Magnesium Malate

[3930dave]

Looking for brand recommendations for Mg Malate.

Never used it before, want to try some for muscle issues. No pharmacy or health/fitness shop around here has any, so will likely end up ordering online.

Starting to remind me (supply-chain wise) of the depths of Covid...... BC dock strike isn't helping.....

Rgds, D.

 

[ponytug]

I like magnesium citrate from VitaCost. Equivalent to magnesium maleate.

Just stay away from magnesium oxide which has a bioavailability of something like 2%, and despite that occurs in many otherwise reputable vitamin brands.

When you dig into the details of magnesium requirements, it is hard to get enough of in most parts of the world, even with an otherwise good and balanced diet.

All the best,

Peter

 

[MAX-24-Dean]

There was a FDA recall of a lot of Magnesium Citrate products recently, so there is a shortage.

 

[ponytug]

There was a FDA recall of a lot of Magnesium Citrate products recently, so there is a shortage.

Thanks, that was for the laxative version from VixJon, and their many subbrands. It was a biggie. I assumed that since @3930dave mentioned muscles that he wanted magnesium maleate for reasons other than laxatives. I could easily be wrong, of course.

I haven't had an issues with the supply of tablets. Have you?

All the best,

Peter

 

[MAX-24-Dean]

Thanks, that was for the laxative version from VixJon, and their many subbrands. It was a biggie. I assumed that since @3930dave mentioned muscles that he wanted magnesium maleate for reasons other than laxatives. I could easily be wrong, of course.

I haven't had an issues with the supply of tablets. Have you? yes

All the best,

Peter

I had to find a new supplier and had a two week delay in getting magnesium malate earlier this year. I use it as it aids in oxygen absorption and it serves a couple hundred other biological functions in the body.
I try to get most of the intake from the foods I eat, bananas, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, almonds, spinach, milk, yogurt and dark chocolate. All foods high in Magnesium.
When I'm on the road I don't drag all that variety of food around with me so I take a supplement.

 

[Hay Dude]

I take magnesium glycinate at bedtime. Best sleep aid you can buy.
Knocks you on your ass and helps with muscle recovery.

 

[3930dave]

Thanks for the responses and 411 guys !

Agreed, most of the population is running Mg deficient..... Potassium is the other biggie, worthy of its own thread.....

I use Mg Citrate normally. Supply up here has been good (knock wood). Costco stocks a Canadian mfg Webber, and they are distributed elsewhere up here too, not sure about south of 49'th.

Had a recommendation recently on the Malate..... my Achilles heel is located in my lower back-muscles, so will try it myself too, but the better-half is having leg muscle issues lately.

Range of function (for these basic compounds) in the body is impressive..... as I've joked @ physio (back muscles).... Why don't these bodys come with Owner's Manuals ? (But had to agree with the response - Nobody would read them ! Esp. guys !)

Rgds, D.

 

[Larry Caldwell]

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[3930dave]

[QUOTE="Larry Caldwell, post: 6607...lkid=6814c45a0f011254c7a8a0961b9ca258[/QUOTE]

Thanks Larry. I'm looking for pure formulations at the moment, but I'll keep those blends in mind if that strategy doesn't play out.....

Rgds, D.

 

[MAX-24-Dean]

Thanks Larry. I'm looking for pure formulations at the moment, but I'll keep those blends in mind if that strategy doesn't play out.....

Rgds, D.

The purest formula I use is Raw Pumpkin seeds, I believe it is the food that has the highest content of Magnesium Malate.

 

[3930dave]

The purest formula I use is Raw Pumpkin seeds, I believe it is the food that has the highest content of Magnesium Malate.

Thanks for the tip.

IF I can find it in pill form (TBD), then I'll do some ciphering (1 pill = how many seeds......).

Rgds, D.

 

[ponytug]

FWIW: any of the organic salt forms (e.g. malate, citrate, glycinate) should have the same bioavailability. (100%, or close to it)

Good luck.

All the best, Peter

 

[ray66v]

I use a lot of this:

It works well, and it's $6 at Walmart.

 

[MAX-24-Dean]

The inorganic magnesium salts have a very low absorption rate. Like @ponytug states above, stay with "any of the organic salt forms."

Magnesium Oxide: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions

Magnesium oxide is a common form of the important mineral magnesium. This article tells you all you need to know about magnesium oxide.

www.healthline.com

 

[3930dave]

I use a lot of this:
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It works well, and it's $6 at Walmart.

Thanks. I'll check out the composition.

Rgds, D.

 

[3930dave]

The inorganic magnesium salts have a very low absorption rate. Like @ponytug states above, stay with "any of the organic salt forms."

Magnesium Oxide: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions

Magnesium oxide is a common form of the important mineral magnesium. This article tells you all you need to know about magnesium oxide.

www.healthline.com

Thanks, both of you. 10-4 on the organic compounds.

No issues on the "output" side, so I'll stay away from the -oxide !

Rgds, D.

 

[geteh]

Thanks for the responses and 411 guys !

Agreed, most of the population is running Mg deficient..... Potassium is the other biggie, worthy of its own thread.....

I use Mg Citrate normally. Supply up here has been good (knock wood). Costco stocks a Canadian mfg Webber, and they are distributed elsewhere up here too, not sure about south of 49'th.

Had a recommendation recently on the Malate... my Achilles heel is located in my lower back-muscles, so will try it myself too, but the better-half is having leg muscle issues lately, call Wellamoon customer service for more insights.

Range of function (for these basic compounds) in the body is impressive..... as I've joked @ physio (back muscles).... Why don't these bodys come with Owner's Manuals ? (But had to agree with the response - Nobody would read them ! Esp. guys !)

Rgds, D.

I was hoping to get some recommendations on which type of Magnesium would be best for me, along with a proper dosage. I recently bought Magnesium Malate tablets after doing some research online (which I can no longer find!), but I’ve learned that this may not be the ideal form for MS-related issues. I’ve heard about Magnesium Citrate (which was recommended to me yesterday) and Magnesium Threonate, but I’m feeling a bit confused about what’s best. Currently, I’m taking Gabapentin for restless leg syndrome, which seems to be working well. I’ve heard that Magnesium, particularly the spray form, can also be helpful for that. However, since Gabapentin is already helping with my legs, I’d like to take Magnesium for its other benefits. My legs tend to cramp a lot, especially since I’ve started working from home due to the lockdown, so I’m hoping Magnesium, combined with exercise, might help with that too.

 

[3930dave]

I'd forgotten about this thread !

I've been using this Naka Mg Malate product for a while now, and have been happy with it.

For your specific situation geteh, I'd say review your options with a supplement-friendly MD, or a well-reviewed Naturopath.

(Bonus Size) Platinum Magnesium Malate - 200 vcaps

My better-half has issues with leg cramps - with our 6+ months of Winter/lousy weather here, I bought her a Cubii pedal-machine a few Winters back. A bit pricey these days, but worth it; she uses it more than I do, but I like it too, and it is standing up well to ongoing use.

Rgds, D.